Essays

Question 1

Define Command words

Answer 1

Instructional terms that indicate the type of argument or response you need to write.

Question 2

Define Concept words

Answer 2

These refer to the important syllabus concepts that you are required to address.

Question 3

Define Condition words

Answer 3

These outline the parameters of your response, such as guiding you to apply a question to ‘at least one studied text’.

Question 4

Define Critical words

Answer 4

Clarifying additional terms that make the questions more specific and nuanced, allowing markers to differentiate between candidates responses.

Question 5

What is the structure of T.E.E.E.L?

Answer 5

-Topic sentence: Sums up focus of paragraph while linking to thesis and contains key words
-Elaboration: Add detail to topic sentence
-Evidence: Specific examples and quotes from the text
-Explanation: Explain how evidence supports your argument
-Links: Links topic sentence and back to the question